Bartender

About the Role and Location

This position is based at the Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort, part of Minor Hotels' global luxury hotel and resort brand inspired by Thai culture and authentic hospitality. Anantara, founded in 2001 in Thailand, offers guests unforgettable stays in scenic locations worldwide. Ras Al Khaimah, the northernmost emirate of the UAE, provides a tranquil setting with access to beach, desert, and mountain activities, and is only 45 minutes from Dubai. The resort presents overwater luxury in an eco-friendly sanctuary on the Arabian Gulf.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exemplary food and beverage service complying with Minor Hotels standards for quality, presentation, and sanitation.
• Exhibit national hospitality and professionalism towards guests at all times.
• Maintain pride and high standards in service delivery, appearance, cleanliness, and bar area management.
• Adhere to the Beverage Department's Standard Operating Procedures and suggest improvements when applicable.
• Set up the bar professionally at the beginning of each shift, ensuring all liquor, ice, glassware, juices, and garnishes are arranged properly.
• Efficiently process drink orders in the correct sequence, verify drink counts, and handle billing quickly and accurately.
• Prepare all cocktails precisely according to the Minor Hotels Resorts & Spas standard beverage manual, using exact measures.
• Receive and verify liquor stock against previous requisitions and report discrepancies to the Beverage Manager.
• Manage the security of the bar area and remain at the bar unless relieved by a colleague.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness by mopping floors, removing cans and bottles, cleaning rails and counters, and managing ice bins.
• Perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wines, beers, mixers, garnishes, and drink preparation techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, active listening, and professionalism when handling customer requests.
• Ability to use POS systems for processing payments and maintaining transaction accuracy.
• Previous bartending experience in luxury hotels or restaurants.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong memory, attention to detail, patience, teamwork, reliability, and composure under pressure.
• Good command of spoken English, essential in international hospitality settings; additional languages are a plus.